The interview for "Play Addiction" was scheduled for ten in the morning.
It was rare to have the esteemed actor Xiao grace the show, and the host had prepared a multitude of questions. Unexpectedly, Xiao Yi was highly cooperative as long as the questions pertained to his professional work.
After the recording concluded, the director personally escorted him out.
"Brother Yi, thank you so much!"
"You're welcome."
Back in the lounge, Yan Zhi went to hand over work matters, while Da Yang headed downstairs to fetch the car.
Xiao Yi massaged his temples, leaning back against the chair. He had been engrossed in scripts lately, having stayed up until the early hours of the previous night.
Director Zhou's new production, "Picking Up Again," was a project he had long wished to collaborate on, from the script to the creative team. The protagonist's role was set to be a breakthrough for him in the last couple of years.
"Quickly, think of how you're going to spill the beans on that girl later! They want something new, something beyond who slept with whom today or who they're dating tomorrow – just the usual industry gossip about unspoken rules. Let's give them a few more stories!"
"But... but Yi Ran hasn't told us anything either. Is this really going to work?"
"Why wouldn't it work? You've been on television for so long, and she hasn't contacted us proactively. It's like she doesn't even consider us important. She doesn't want to resolve the issue, so if she's unjust, don't blame us for being unrighteous!"
"Then... I..."
"Let me ask you, do you still want your son to start a company? Do you want him to make something of himself?"
"Of course, I do."
"If you do, then what are you hesitating for? Say what they want to hear, and Director Lin certainly won't treat us poorly!"
"Alright, then."
From behind a partition, Xiao Yi narrowed his dark eyes and slowly stood up.
At that moment, someone pushed the door open. Upon seeing him, they quickly bowed and apologized, "So sorry, Brother Yi, I didn't realize you were in here!"
After retreating, they hurried to the adjacent room.
"Oh my, what are you guys doing here? By the way, I have to tell you, our director wants to film something different this time... Xia Weiliang will be here later, and we'll arrange for you to meet. There are cameras in the room..."
"What? She's coming? But, but you didn't mention meeting beforehand..."
"Our director said if the show goes well, your appearance fee will be doubled!"
As they spoke, they walked towards the exit. The moment they lifted the curtain, they bumped directly into the man on the opposite side.
"Sorry, sorry."
Liu Wan Quan couldn't recall the names of many celebrities, but seeing the man's distinguished demeanor and handsome appearance, he was certain he was either a celebrity or a big shot!
Having participated in many shows, he had learned the ways of the entertainment industry's sycophancy and fawning. He continuously bowed and apologized to the man.
Liu Wan Quan's wife, Bao Fang, also followed him, bowing repeatedly and apologizing.
"It's alright."
Xiao Yi merely glanced at them. His sharp gaze was like a cold wind, and the moment their eyes met, they couldn't help but shiver.
It wasn't until he walked away that Liu Wan Quan could breathe a sigh of relief. He asked the assistant director next to him, "Director Lin, who is that? He seems very formidable..."
"Him? Of course, he's formidable! A movie star! I heard his backing capital is quite significant... Oh dear, why am I telling you all this? Did you remember what we discussed earlier? You need to try your best to guide her emotions. In short, we want intensity, conflict, sparks – understand? The more intense, the better..."
Xiao Yi walked forward with a cold expression, his mood inexplicably turning irritable. Su Dan Fiction Network.
Parents?
Were people like that even worthy?
"Brother Yi!"
Yan Zhi ran over. "Let's go."
"Mmm."
Xiao Yi walked ahead, the light behind him, his gaze hidden in the shadows.
Yan Zhi followed behind, not understanding. He just felt that Brother Yi's mood seemed rather displeased.
As soon as they stepped out of the elevator, his eyes widened. He lunged in front of Xiao Yi, spreading his arms protectively and staring at the person standing outside the elevator, "Xia Weiliang! What are you doing here? Ah, I get it! You must have found out about our Brother Yi's schedule and came here specifically, right?!"
Chapter 29